Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Vertical Expansion Tops Out

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Memorial Healthcare System’s Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital’s vertical expansion, located in Hollywood, Florida, recently topped out. Robins & Morton is serving as the general contractor and the architect is HKS, Inc. Once all work is complete in the fall of 2022, the four-floor, 164,038-square-foot expansion will include 72 new patient rooms, two cardiac hybrid operating rooms, two surgical suites and an intraoperative MRI. The four new floors are on top of the existing four-floor facility and it now stands eight stories. Building on the hospital’s theme, Power of Play, the project also features several play zones and family support areas … Read more

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Extension Approved for $104-Million Jefferson Arms Mixed-Use Commercial Development

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The $104-million project to transform the historic Jefferson Arms building in St. Louis, Missouri into a vibrant, residential and commercial development, will proceed following an extension unanimously approved by the St. Louis board of aldermen. Construction is scheduled to start in 2022 and be completed by mid-2025. Jefferson Arms has a rich, sentimental history, and developer Alterra’s intention is to transform this iconic property into a valued destination and living space for the St. Louis community. Built in 1904 in anticipation of the first World’s Fair, the Jefferson Arms development is centrally located in Downtown St. Louis within walking distance … Read more

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Portable Generator Manufacturers Set New Standard for Safe Generator Use

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Portable generators are vital to the building trades, acting as a convenient, easy-to-move source of spot power on jobsites. But, like any tool, safe and proper use is critical to a safe outcome. With portable generators, that means never operating a generator indoors or in any enclosed spaces, thereby limiting exposure to carbon monoxide. Some crews might be tempted to bring generators inside, believing an unfinished structure provides adequate ventilation. But the risks are real and, until recently, there was no comprehensive industry standard to ensure safety. That all changed with the updated ANSI/PGMA G300-2018 Safety and Performance of Portable … Read more

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A Chat with Wilma Massena, Superintendent at ORIGIN Construction

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Asking for help, keeping everyone happy keys to success By Chris Maday Schmidt Wilma Massena, a seven-year veteran, is a superintendent with ORIGIN Construction. He’s passionate for the construction industry, with heavy strengths in time management, attention to detail and growing relationships with both clients and subcontractors. Join Construction Superintendent as Massena discusses how a career in construction “found” him, top lessons learned and tips to get the job done. (Q) How did an education in marketing and management lead to a career in the construction industry? Essentially, the construction industry found me. I was having a tough time landing … Read more

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CPWR Tools for Safety, Health Include Updated Guidance on Indoor Site Ventilation + More

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CPWR and the NORA Construction Sector Council COVID-19 Work Group have developed Quick Tips to Increase Ventilation at Indoor Construction Sites Without Operating HVAC Systems. As temperatures drop, construction work is moving inside, work areas are being enclosed and temporary warm-up stations are being set up – and COVID-19 is airborne and spreads faster and further in enclosed areas than outdoors. This guidance offers more than a dozen recommendations for helping keep construction workers safe on indoor jobsites. In addition, CPWR has developed multiple resources to help protect workers from COVID-19, prevent its spread and keep jobsites open, including the … Read more

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